196 Bishopsgate is located in the heart of the City, in the East of London, close to numerous shops, restaurants, and cafes at the nearby Liverpool Street station, Broadgate, Leadenhall Market, Spitalfields and Petticoat Lane.

There is 24-hour porterage and guest services team who will be happy to help should you require assistance with anything from booking a taxi to arranging groceries shopping.

The area is very lively and has undergone substantial regeneration over the past few years. It is also very well known for being home to some of the UK's, and the world's, largest financial companies.

Local attractions include:

- the newly refurbished Victorian Great Eastern Hotel by Liverpool  Street   Station
- Bishopsgate shopping arcade
- Spitalfields Market, well-known for art and music
- Brick Lane; Indian food, music, shops
- Petticoat Lane; well-known for antiques, collectibles and leather coats
- the Barbican Centre; art and music
- St Paul's cathedral
- Museum of London
- Whitechapel Art Gallery; the cradle of modern British art

The East End is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic and artistic areas of London. Great for work... and great for play!